Located on Washington State’s Puget Sound, this Pacific Northwest city’s natural beauty is highlighted by the fact that within city limits, 41% of its area is covered by pristine water. All of this water makes Seattle a haven for water-related activities such as swimming and boating. When it’s time to enjoy dry land, perhaps there’s no city more known for its vibrant music and arts scene than Seattle. The birth place of grunge, music is embedded in Seattle’s DNA. With more than 80 live music clubs, mobile clubs and dance shows and 15 symphony orchestras, it’s easy to keep a beat in Seattle.